There is so much more to strengthening our glutes with Pilates than just for looks! Often times, we want to fill out our jeans or sculpt a strong booty for those perfect leggings, but there is so much more to a toned tush than the...Read More

What are our core muscles? When we think of the core muscles, we immediately think of the abdominals. However, our core is made up of so much more than that! Our core includes the muscles of the abdominals, low back, pelvic, and glutes. Today, I...Read More

One of the most common core exercises is the Pilates “Criss Cross”, also known as the “Bicycle Crunch”. This exercise is highly underrated because it is often done incorrectly. Our main goal for performing this exercise is to bring emphasis to the internal and external...Read More

Every Wednesday, I attend the Plymouth Farmers Market located in Plymouth, MN at Parker’s Lake from 2:30-6:30pm. This particular Farmers Market features tons of local vendors with fresh produce, meat, oils, bread, flowers, soaps and so much more! I was even able to score some...Read More

“How do I target my lower abs?” is one of the top questions I am asked while teaching Pilates ab work. The lower abs is a common area of the body where fat is stored. It is a tough area to isolate and engage, especially...Read More

The Pilates Hundred is a classical Pilates mat exercise. It is a fundamental exercise that I recommend practicing daily to increase your core strength. The Hundred consists of pumping your arms 100 times while your legs are extended, your core is activated, and taking inhale...Read More